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It was widely reported that Prince Harry, 33, drove a 100 mile round-trip to London to collect Meghan, but in fact she was waiting in a private suite at Englefield House ready to join the evening’s festivities.

According to reports in the Daily Mail, the couple were given a private suite to change, and Meghan waited there for the day before joining Prince Harry for the reception.

Prince Harry also attended the wedding breakfast alone, before the couple arrived at the Middleton family home shortly after 7pm.

According to royal watchers, Prince Harry opted not to take his girlfriend to the service as this would have sent a strong signal that he is likely to propose soon - something he wants to do in his own time.

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Meghan Markle did not attend the church service of Pippa Middleton's wedding

According to a source, unlike others at the wedding, the couple did not get drunk.

The Mail reported: “I’ve seen Harry pretty smashed at more parties than I care to remember but this time he appeared to be on his best behaviour.

“Surprisingly Harry didn’t drink that much as he was very gentlemanly around his girlfriend. It looked like he wanted to make a good impression on her.”

Rather than stay in the area, Prince Harry and Meghan reportedly returned to Kensington Palace together.